thrift of the day

I have something of a lukewarm relationship with my local Oxfam shop. I used to live just down the hill, where there is another Oxfam shop. When lad was little, this other Oxfam shop used to be one of both our … Continue reading

tasty

Just a quick post to share some tasty makes from a lovely blog I just started following. Mannagryn is compiled by Swedish blogger Amanda and documents her makes, family life and more. She kindly agreed to let me feature some … Continue reading

fabric field day

Sometimes things take a long time to come to fruition. You set your heart on something, and you know it may never come to you. You wonder – can you justify the money? And regretfully you tell yourself, no, you can’t. … Continue reading

early birthday

Usually when I celebrate my birthday in April it is reasonably ok, weather-wise. Barring those pesky April showers of course. There have been years when we have gone for sunny-but-blowy walks in the countryside. There have been years when we … Continue reading

square deal

I got a parcel in the post yesterday. Always cause for celebration! But this one, although small, was anticipated with particular joy as it came from Pomme de Jour. If you haven’t come across Tanya and her amazing emporium before, … Continue reading

pretend patchwork paradise

Guess what? I bought another “frock for a fiver” from the Baklash bargain basement. Whoops! I only went into town for some practical shopping. I tried to stay away, really I did, but I had to walk right past the door to get … Continue reading